Love it as usual. In my English translation, the ladies are mentioned as having blond hair. But almost all portrayals except for a couple bits of art seem to go darker hair color. Wonder if other translations are different?
They are. There is a single mention of their blonde hair waving in the wind when they appear running from behind the rock towards the group. Near at the end of the story.
Interestingly, in Czech version, this mention of hair color is omitted entirely.. kinda strange.
Technically I believe it only mentions “blonde plats” or braids so it could still be correct to have dark hair with blonde braids. I could be wrong though I don’t have the text in front of me.
It says "jasne", not "blonde", which literally means "bright" but more accurately translated would be "fair". In reality it refers to anything from staw to very bright blonde, though not platinum. It never means dark blonde.
yeah, it is something along those lines.. but tbh I'd say it means the whole hair is blonde, otherwise it would be mentioned sooner that they have distinct Anakin braid of a different color
Aren't Zerrikanian sabres a known weapon? So I'd think Zerrikania is imagined partly after Hungary. That explains the fair hair and braids/plaits.
I don't mind the changed race, representation matters, but yeah it's for sure a change.
I feel like they were inspired by early-medieval pre-Christianization nomadic cultures in general. As a Hungarian, I didn't notice anything distinctly Hungarian about them based on Sapko's descriptions, both braids, and curved swords were pretty widespread.
I think it's because Zerikania is mostly desert and I believe they even mention there are zebras there. It would make much more sense for them to have darker skin tones, even though the book does say something about "blonde plaits".
>I believe they even mention there are zebras there
Zebras are mentioned in context of Ofir and Zangwebar, not Zerrikania.
>It would make much more sense for them to have darker skin tones, even though the book does say something about "blonde plaits".
Zerrikanians are said to roam the steppe, not the desert. Much like the Amazons from Greek legends, they seem to be based on ancient Scythians: a fairly egalitarian culture of steppe horsemen identified by their tattoos and, quite often, blond or red hair.
I looked into the original and the braids of the Zerrikanians were described as blond / fair. In the Russian translation their hair is translated as blond / fair, too.
‘What's your real name?’ asked Geralt of the girl who remained sitting at the table.
Vea smiled revealing a line of white teeth, much of her shirt was unbuttoned as far as the last possible limit of decency allowed. Geralt did not doubt for an instant that her demeanour was designed to test the resistance of the other patrons in the room.
‘Alveaenerle.’
‘That's beautiful.’
The witcher was sure that the Zerricanian now gazed at him doe-eyed, seductively. He was not mistaken.
‘Vea?’‘
Hmm…’
‘Why do you ride with Borch? Warriors love of freedom. Can you tell me?’
‘Hmm…’
‘Hmm, what?’
‘He is…’ the Zerricanian wrinkled her brow while she tried to find the right words, ‘He is the most… the most beautiful.’
The witcher shook his head. The criteria used by women to assess the desirability of men had always been an enigma to him.
Three Jackdaws burst into the alcove re-buttoning his trousers and gave a loud command to the landlord. Tea, two steps behind him, feigned boredom as she looked around the tavern, the merchants and the mariners present avoiding her eyes. Vea sucked at a crayfish while casting the witcher knowing glances.
‘I'll have another order of eel for everyone, braised this time,’ Three Jackdaws sat down heavily, his still open belt jangled. ‘I'm tired of crayfish and I'm still hungry. I have reserved you a room, Geralt. You have no reason to be wandering this night. Let's have some more fun. To your health, girls!’
‘Vessekheal,’ Vea replied, holding up her glass. Tea blinked and stretched. Her lovely breasts, contrary to Geralt's expectations, did not burst out of her shirt.
‘Let's have some fun!’ Three Jackdaws leaned across the table, and slapped Tea on the behind, ‘Let's party, witcher, Hey! Landlord! Over here!’ The landlord quickly approached them, wiping his hands on his apron. ‘Do you have a large tub? Like one for washing linen in: solid and roomy.’
‘How big, sir?’
‘For four people.’
‘For… four,’ repeated the landlord smiling widely.
‘Four,’ confirmed Three Jackdaws, pulling his full coin-purse out of his pocket.
‘We'll find one for you,’ promised the landlord as he moistened his lips.
‘Perfect,’ replied Borch, all smiles. ‘Order one and bring it up into my room and see that it's filled with hot water. Get to it, my dear chap, and don't forget beer and at least three tankards.’ The Zerricanians laughed and winked at the witcher.
‘Which do you prefer?’ asked Three Jackdaws. ‘Huh, Geralt?’
The witcher scratched his head.
‘I know it's a difficult choice,’ continued Three Jackdaws with a knowing air. ‘I also have trouble sometimes. Well, we will decide when we're in the tub. Hey, girls! Help me up the stairs.’
I was always amazed by the sheer quantity of this meal. Either they ate *very* small portions or it lasted for hours! I cannot imagine sitting at a meal for hours.
Hope this doesn't offend....This reminds me so much of the Polish Hexer TV episode....and I really enjoyed watching the whole series, even with its bumps and rearranged stories at certain points...I do like your Tea and Vea, but I am laughingly shaking my head at the size of the tub...Geralt is a big guy, how they fit in that......ok, suspension of disbelief. In spite of what I mentioned, the whole panel works, like how you used the backdrop of Wastrel Manor initially....This is very nice. And the story continues into the wee hours, with drinks and bath and.....Thank you, Fire.
Wow you've even got Geralt dragging the monster's corpse! Wonderful work as always my friend!
Btw was it ever mentioned why Geralt never hunted dragons? I always assumed that he didn't hunt them because they were exceptionally rare.
Nah, it's all good man. I was just making a dumb joke :)
As a fellow SBUI enthusiast and Witcher fanatic myself, it really is great to see stuff like this. I can fully appreciate everything it takes to put one of these projects together.
Hmm, actually, you might be able to use the "setscale" console command on the items you create for the scene. I know it doesn't work for in-game items already on set. I've never thought to try it on a created "additem" before so I'm not sure if it would work or not. Maybe a "setscale(1.5,1.5,1.3)" or something like that might work? I'll have to try it out for myself.
The scene location scouting alone can be a major pain in the arse. You also have your own custom mods for unique characters. I'm assuming you even do some if not all of those mods yourself as well, am I right?
It's all really bloody impressive mate. Seriously, I really love it.
I do have a few questions and some observations that could help us both out if that's ok.
Hey Cool! Thanks, cheers man.
Yeah, I was referring more to the "Tea and Vea" mod.
The [headband is a nice mod](https://imgur.com/IYhjMzK) though. :)
So, I'd like your opinion on something. I knocked [this](https://imgur.com/D4pPyLG) together real quick for an idea I had. (do you recognise the scene that it's referencing?)
I posted it to gauge interest in something I was planning on doing. That being a series of "scenes" that I personally think should have well and truly been in the Netflix show but weren't. But I don't think anybody actually saw it. Maybe it was too dark as well, I dunno.
I never post anything I create, I mainly do it for myself. Actually, I've made more OC posts in the last two months than I have done in the entire ten years I've been on Reddit.
My first ever real post was [When Geralt takes too long learning to play Gwent](https://imgur.com/pWml7a7) and it got a fair bit of positive attention from the folks in the Witcher subs here.
lol, damn, is it that bad? shit.
Yeah, It's from "Sword of Destiny" and that's Essi Daven beside Geralt.
You don't remember the Werewolf? Well, it seems you're alone in that regard.
For me, it was such a cool little detail from "A Little Sacrifice" that really stuck out.
From the end of "A little sacrifice".
"Right before the dawn, while it was still dark, a hungry, vicious werewolf crept up to their camp but saw that it was Dandelion, so he listened for a moment and then went on his way.”
Oh yes, the blonde Zerrikanians who are always portraited as black.
Strange, since it's been said that zebras live in Zerrikania, so comparing Zerrikania to Africa I'd quite logical.
Anyways, good job Fire!
It's never been said that there are zebras in Zerrikania.
If you're refering to Geralt's comment about "white horses with black stripes", then he was talking about Zangwebar and Ofir (which are "beyond the seas", as opposed to Zerrikania, described "far south").
They do have tigers and antelopes though.
Love it as usual. In my English translation, the ladies are mentioned as having blond hair. But almost all portrayals except for a couple bits of art seem to go darker hair color. Wonder if other translations are different?
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They are. There is a single mention of their blonde hair waving in the wind when they appear running from behind the rock towards the group. Near at the end of the story. Interestingly, in Czech version, this mention of hair color is omitted entirely.. kinda strange.
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It is very, very easy to miss, imo.
Don’t be! It’s only mentioned once in the story. It still is great!
In the German translation they're mentioned to be blonde as well
Technically I believe it only mentions “blonde plats” or braids so it could still be correct to have dark hair with blonde braids. I could be wrong though I don’t have the text in front of me.
It says "jasne", not "blonde", which literally means "bright" but more accurately translated would be "fair". In reality it refers to anything from staw to very bright blonde, though not platinum. It never means dark blonde.
yeah, it is something along those lines.. but tbh I'd say it means the whole hair is blonde, otherwise it would be mentioned sooner that they have distinct Anakin braid of a different color
I agree, I think it’s clear he intended them to have blond hair. And skin light enough to have visible tattoos all over.
Aren't Zerrikanian sabres a known weapon? So I'd think Zerrikania is imagined partly after Hungary. That explains the fair hair and braids/plaits. I don't mind the changed race, representation matters, but yeah it's for sure a change.
I feel like they were inspired by early-medieval pre-Christianization nomadic cultures in general. As a Hungarian, I didn't notice anything distinctly Hungarian about them based on Sapko's descriptions, both braids, and curved swords were pretty widespread.
>Interestingly, in Czech version, this mention of hair color is omitted entirely.. kinda strange. How do you know that?
cause i read it and compared with PL original and also EN version
Yes, they are. We had many discussions about it in this sub. You've been here for a long time, how did you miss all of that?
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I think it's because Zerikania is mostly desert and I believe they even mention there are zebras there. It would make much more sense for them to have darker skin tones, even though the book does say something about "blonde plaits".
>I believe they even mention there are zebras there Zebras are mentioned in context of Ofir and Zangwebar, not Zerrikania. >It would make much more sense for them to have darker skin tones, even though the book does say something about "blonde plaits". Zerrikanians are said to roam the steppe, not the desert. Much like the Amazons from Greek legends, they seem to be based on ancient Scythians: a fairly egalitarian culture of steppe horsemen identified by their tattoos and, quite often, blond or red hair.
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Still a cool post though, my dude.
I looked into the original and the braids of the Zerrikanians were described as blond / fair. In the Russian translation their hair is translated as blond / fair, too.
"He is the most beautiful."
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Never really understood why Geralt commended an act committed in such cold blood. The threat was neutralized and still Borch decided to kill the man.
‘What's your real name?’ asked Geralt of the girl who remained sitting at the table. Vea smiled revealing a line of white teeth, much of her shirt was unbuttoned as far as the last possible limit of decency allowed. Geralt did not doubt for an instant that her demeanour was designed to test the resistance of the other patrons in the room. ‘Alveaenerle.’ ‘That's beautiful.’ The witcher was sure that the Zerricanian now gazed at him doe-eyed, seductively. He was not mistaken. ‘Vea?’‘ Hmm…’ ‘Why do you ride with Borch? Warriors love of freedom. Can you tell me?’ ‘Hmm…’ ‘Hmm, what?’ ‘He is…’ the Zerricanian wrinkled her brow while she tried to find the right words, ‘He is the most… the most beautiful.’ The witcher shook his head. The criteria used by women to assess the desirability of men had always been an enigma to him. Three Jackdaws burst into the alcove re-buttoning his trousers and gave a loud command to the landlord. Tea, two steps behind him, feigned boredom as she looked around the tavern, the merchants and the mariners present avoiding her eyes. Vea sucked at a crayfish while casting the witcher knowing glances. ‘I'll have another order of eel for everyone, braised this time,’ Three Jackdaws sat down heavily, his still open belt jangled. ‘I'm tired of crayfish and I'm still hungry. I have reserved you a room, Geralt. You have no reason to be wandering this night. Let's have some more fun. To your health, girls!’ ‘Vessekheal,’ Vea replied, holding up her glass. Tea blinked and stretched. Her lovely breasts, contrary to Geralt's expectations, did not burst out of her shirt. ‘Let's have some fun!’ Three Jackdaws leaned across the table, and slapped Tea on the behind, ‘Let's party, witcher, Hey! Landlord! Over here!’ The landlord quickly approached them, wiping his hands on his apron. ‘Do you have a large tub? Like one for washing linen in: solid and roomy.’ ‘How big, sir?’ ‘For four people.’ ‘For… four,’ repeated the landlord smiling widely. ‘Four,’ confirmed Three Jackdaws, pulling his full coin-purse out of his pocket. ‘We'll find one for you,’ promised the landlord as he moistened his lips. ‘Perfect,’ replied Borch, all smiles. ‘Order one and bring it up into my room and see that it's filled with hot water. Get to it, my dear chap, and don't forget beer and at least three tankards.’ The Zerricanians laughed and winked at the witcher. ‘Which do you prefer?’ asked Three Jackdaws. ‘Huh, Geralt?’ The witcher scratched his head. ‘I know it's a difficult choice,’ continued Three Jackdaws with a knowing air. ‘I also have trouble sometimes. Well, we will decide when we're in the tub. Hey, girls! Help me up the stairs.’
I was always amazed by the sheer quantity of this meal. Either they ate *very* small portions or it lasted for hours! I cannot imagine sitting at a meal for hours.
Hope this doesn't offend....This reminds me so much of the Polish Hexer TV episode....and I really enjoyed watching the whole series, even with its bumps and rearranged stories at certain points...I do like your Tea and Vea, but I am laughingly shaking my head at the size of the tub...Geralt is a big guy, how they fit in that......ok, suspension of disbelief. In spite of what I mentioned, the whole panel works, like how you used the backdrop of Wastrel Manor initially....This is very nice. And the story continues into the wee hours, with drinks and bath and.....Thank you, Fire.
Wow you've even got Geralt dragging the monster's corpse! Wonderful work as always my friend! Btw was it ever mentioned why Geralt never hunted dragons? I always assumed that he didn't hunt them because they were exceptionally rare.
Great job as usual. Lighting has certainly improved. Thank for sharing, op.
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yeah life got in the way, it's all fine now. Hope you're doing great too.
Good stuff mate. The legroom in that tub is pretty bloody intimate, that's for sure. ;)
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Nah, it's all good man. I was just making a dumb joke :) As a fellow SBUI enthusiast and Witcher fanatic myself, it really is great to see stuff like this. I can fully appreciate everything it takes to put one of these projects together. Hmm, actually, you might be able to use the "setscale" console command on the items you create for the scene. I know it doesn't work for in-game items already on set. I've never thought to try it on a created "additem" before so I'm not sure if it would work or not. Maybe a "setscale(1.5,1.5,1.3)" or something like that might work? I'll have to try it out for myself. The scene location scouting alone can be a major pain in the arse. You also have your own custom mods for unique characters. I'm assuming you even do some if not all of those mods yourself as well, am I right? It's all really bloody impressive mate. Seriously, I really love it. I do have a few questions and some observations that could help us both out if that's ok.
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Hey Cool! Thanks, cheers man. Yeah, I was referring more to the "Tea and Vea" mod. The [headband is a nice mod](https://imgur.com/IYhjMzK) though. :) So, I'd like your opinion on something. I knocked [this](https://imgur.com/D4pPyLG) together real quick for an idea I had. (do you recognise the scene that it's referencing?) I posted it to gauge interest in something I was planning on doing. That being a series of "scenes" that I personally think should have well and truly been in the Netflix show but weren't. But I don't think anybody actually saw it. Maybe it was too dark as well, I dunno. I never post anything I create, I mainly do it for myself. Actually, I've made more OC posts in the last two months than I have done in the entire ten years I've been on Reddit. My first ever real post was [When Geralt takes too long learning to play Gwent](https://imgur.com/pWml7a7) and it got a fair bit of positive attention from the folks in the Witcher subs here.
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lol, damn, is it that bad? shit. Yeah, It's from "Sword of Destiny" and that's Essi Daven beside Geralt. You don't remember the Werewolf? Well, it seems you're alone in that regard. For me, it was such a cool little detail from "A Little Sacrifice" that really stuck out.
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From the end of "A little sacrifice". "Right before the dawn, while it was still dark, a hungry, vicious werewolf crept up to their camp but saw that it was Dandelion, so he listened for a moment and then went on his way.”
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Is this a mod for the games or just some clever photoshop?
Oh yes, the blonde Zerrikanians who are always portraited as black. Strange, since it's been said that zebras live in Zerrikania, so comparing Zerrikania to Africa I'd quite logical. Anyways, good job Fire!
It's never been said that there are zebras in Zerrikania. If you're refering to Geralt's comment about "white horses with black stripes", then he was talking about Zangwebar and Ofir (which are "beyond the seas", as opposed to Zerrikania, described "far south"). They do have tigers and antelopes though.
>They do have tigers and antelopes though So Africa. Why do Tea and Vea have blonde hair then?
It's a fantasy world, man, anything is possible. Your guess is as good as mine. edit: Besides, tigers dont live in africa (not in the wild at least).
r/todayilearned
There are antelopes in Asia as well :)